Month: September 2017

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By grace through faith?
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By grace through faith?

What sort of event can spark a debate that lasts more than five centuries? Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses in October 1517 can — and the “Reformation at 500” lecture series is getting a head start on the commemoration of this central moment in Reformation history. Visiting lecturer Ryan Reeves and a group...

Goose hunt underway at Baw Beese Lake
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Goose hunt underway at Baw Beese Lake

The City of Hillsdale took aim at Canadian geese this week by launching a hunt at Baw Beese Lake. The hunt, which runs from Sept. 15-30, serves as the city’s response to complaints about excessive amounts of geese feces in family-friendly areas such as Sandy Beach. “We’ve been receiving public complaints about the mess for...

Volleyball splits first two matches of G-MAC play
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Volleyball splits first two matches of G-MAC play

Hillsdale College volleyball split its first two home matches of G-MAC play, losing its Friday night match to Cedarville but winning the next day against Ohio Dominican. The Chargers beat Cedarville, the 2016 G-MAC champions, in the first set 25-16, in front of more than 500 fans. The Yellow Jackets, however, came back in the...

Litchfield designs park catering to toddlers
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Litchfield designs park catering to toddlers

The City of Litchfield designed new public recreation facilities for a small, but important group of residents — toddlers. The city finished a new park in July designed specifically for 2 to 5 year olds and handicap children, in addition to approving plans to continue expanding the recreation area next to the park and updating...

Hillsdale Academy welcomes two new full-time teachers
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Hillsdale Academy welcomes two new full-time teachers

When students walk into Heather Miller’s first- and second-grade classroom at Hillsdale Academy, they are immediately confronted with a dazzling display of color and light. The room is bright, inviting, and filled to the brim with student artwork, books, and educational tools of all shapes and sizes. “My case is a little odd,” said Miller,...